The National STEM Programme

Blue Across industry, societies, charities, universities and government, there is a wealth of expertise, resources and commitment to inspire and engage students with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

The STEM Framework aims to bring coherence to the wide range of activity on offer; creating a clear path for students and teachers to access the support available while enabling funders and providers to see where they can make a difference.

The government’s 2004 10-year Science and Innovation investment framework identified the priorities for action to improve education in the STEM subjects. Building on this the STEM Framework consists of 11 Action Programmes, defining and leading on key areas of activity across STEM education.

For each Action Programme, a lead organisation has been identified to act as a focal point, bringing together existing schemes and resources and enabling new projects to deliver activity that is relevant, effective and coordinated.

Action programmes are centred on:

Recruitment of teachers and lecturers
Continuing Professional Development of teachers and lecturers
Enhancing and enriching the curriculum, both inside and outside the classroom, to motivate students towards STEM
Improving infrastructure and delivery mechanisms
For further information about the STEM Programme, please click here for the STEM Framework